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      Porsche inducts four-pot Macan at the ongoing Beijing Motor Show

      CarTrade Editorial Team

      CarTrade Editorial Team

      After launching Porsche Boxter GTS and Porsche Cayman GTS at the 2014 Beijing International Motor Show, the company has unveiled four-cylinder version of Macan SUV at the grandiose event. The four pot variant of Macan will first be launched in Chinese auto market followed by other markets. After 968, this is the first vehicle from Porsche to be powered by a four-cylinder engine. Macan’s new variant comes with different badging, wheels and tail pipes which vary it from S and Turbo trims.

      Porsche inducts four-pot Macan at the ongoing Beijing Motor Show
      Porsche inducts four-pot Macan at the ongoing Beijing Motor Show
       

      Under the hood is the 2.0 litre, turbocharged TSI motor that currently powers Volkswagen Golf GTi. The engine is capable of generating a top power and torque output of 234 Bhp and 350 Nm respectively. A seven-speed dual-clutch PDK automatic transmission is paired with the 2.0 litre motor. Also a four-wheel drive system is offered as standard. The vehicle can sprint from standstill to 100 kmph in 6.9 seconds and attain a top speed of 223 kmph. Macan’s new four cylinder variant can return a decent fuel economy of13 kmpl and has a CO2 emission rate of 175 g/km.

      Porsche also launched the Boxter and Cayman in GTS guise at the 2014 Beijing Automobile Exhibition. Both the vehicles have been fitted with modified engines tuned to yield enhanced power and torque output. Boxter GTS is equipped with a 3.4 litre mill that is good for 325 Bhp at 6,700 RPM and 370 Nm. Cayman GTS on the other hand is loaded with a 335 bhp motor that develops a peak torque of 380 Nm. Both the vehicles are mated to a seven-speed PDK transmission. Porsche is also offering Boxter and Cayman GTS versions with Porsche Active Safety management and Sports Chrono Package. Among the few cosmetic changes adorned by both the cars, 20-inch alloy wheels contributing to the masculinity of the vehicles, black chrome exhaust pipes and black inserts on the front bumper are included.

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